The Wayro route from Chiclayo to Churin is 444 miles (715 km), about 11 h 4 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Chiclayo–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-1N (314 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 85% of the 444 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chiclayo to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 4–35 | 31 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 35–47 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 47–54 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 54–56 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 56–62 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 62–65 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 65–117 | 52 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 126–194 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 194–218 | 24 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 219–375 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 375–380 | 5 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 380–444 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chiclayo and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 125), Manchan (mile 246), Paramonga (mile 344), Acaray (mile 383)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 288)
- Museums and history: Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Manchan (mile 246), Paramonga (mile 344), Acaray (mile 383)
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
Manchan
Manchan is an archaeological site on a sandy plain beside farmland in the Casma Valley, 9.5 km from the ocean, occupied in the Late Intermediate and Late Horizon periods.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiclayo to Churin?
About 11 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Churin?
About 444 miles (715 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chiclayo to Churin drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chiclayo to Churin use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chiclayo and Churin?
Closest to the road: Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Manchan (archaeological site, mile 246, 0.2 mi from the route); Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 344, 0.1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.